Spring Showcase

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TASAHCUCE, (Little Spring / March)

 2024', acrylic on paper by Rick Grimster, Mvskoke.

Spring Showcase

With spring on the horizon Rainmaker Gallery has a new seasonal selection of paintings and photography, showcasing the work of three of our favourite Native artists. Fine art photographer Cara Romero of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, Randy L Barton, Diné from Arizona and Cotswold based painter Rick Grimster, a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Romero recently headlined major exhibitions at both The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) New York and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Barton is an artist, designer, dancer, DJ and music producer from the Navajo Nation. In 2023, he was commissioned to design illuminated graphics for the Super Bowl.

Grimster is a 1960’s Art School graduate whose fascinating paintings came to light for the first time last year. He has since all but sold out two solo exhibitions in the UK and is preparing for a solo museum exhibition in the USA.

We are honoured to share with you the work of these acclaimed artists. Together they give a hint of the vast cultural and artistic diversity thriving within Indigenous communities today.

'Hushtola Ummona', bronze sculpture by Addison Karl, Choctaw and Chickasaw.

Addison Karl

In April, we welcome visiting artist Addison Karl from the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. Addison is an exceptional sculptor who works in both bronze and glass. He is currently studying under the tutelage of esteemed master glass artist Giorgio Giuman in Murano, Italy. Addison will be giving a talk at Rainmaker Gallery on the afternoon of Friday, 26th April. His beautiful bronzes will be on show in the gallery throughout the summer.Please contact the gallery if you would like to book for this event:tel. 0117 973 0398 or email [email protected]

Don't forget..

The spring equinox sees the launch of Bristol Gallery Weekend, 21st - 24th March, showcasing the contemporary art scene in Bristol with a rich programme of events at a variety of art spaces, galleries, artist run projects and private art collections. We will be offering free curator tours in the gallery to visitors who want a more in-depth experience of the art on show.We look forward to your next visit.With love,Jo & Erin xx